The San Francisco 49ers are learning the hard way that talent alone doesn’t guarantee consistency. They entered Week 6 as one of the NFC’s most balanced teams. San Francisco, though, turned in a sloppy, disjointed effort against a Tampa Bay squad that exposed every weakness. Their 30-19 defeat was as frustrating as it was costly. The 49ers saw their depth tested, their discipline falter, and their leadership questioned.

This was a blueprint for how to beat a team that’s looked elite at times but has failed to sustain it when adversity hits. Between a rash of injuries and a series of mental mistakes, the 49ers are now dealing with bruises that could linger far beyond one Sunday afternoon.

49ers undone by injuries and inefficiency

The 49ers' loss to the Buccaneers in Week 6 was defined

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